Does anyone know where, if possible online, I can look at a script to see how it's formatted, how stage directions appear, etc. Or is it easier to buy a script to look at it? If so where can I buy one? And re: timing in a script, I once heard somewhere that one page of a script is equal to one minute of time for the movie. Is that accurate? Thanks!
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Formatting - where can I see/buy a script?
- Thread starter FranzM
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Reading scripts is a great way to become familiar with the formatting.
There are a lot of free scripts online
http://www.imsdb.com/
There are a lot of free scripts online
http://www.imsdb.com/
I suggest you do read scripts, yes, but also, a book on screenplay formatting also. Formatting is important, but trying to learn from reading screenplays is like trying to learn Spanish by watching Telemundo... which is possible, but really, should be supplemental to traditional learning.